Austrian Lakes Winter Wonderland
Austrian Lakes Winter Wonderland
Austrian Lakes Winter Wonderland
7 Days Starting in belgium and ending in Belgium
Visiting: Belgium, Altmünster, Saint Wolfgang im Salzkammergut, Bad Ischl, Hallstatt, Salzburg, Mondsee
Tour operator:
Tour code:
alww
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Age range:
0-99
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians
Tour operated in:
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Tour Overview
Explore the stunning winter scenery of the Austrian Lake District on this picturesque new Winter Wonderland tour. Be inspired by the breathtaking settings of beautiful lakeside towns and villages including Hallstatt and St. Wolfgang, before opting to cross over the River Danube into the Czech Republic and visit the charming town of Ceský Krumlov. To top off this fantastic tour, you will also enjoy one of Austria's most incredible cities, Salzburg. The home of 'The Sound of Music', before heading into Mondsee where you can see the famous church where Maria and George got married in the timeless film. If you're looking for a fairy tale wintertime escape, then this is one not to be missed!
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Travel To Belgium
Location: Belgium
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: City-style hotels
Regional departure by coach or Door–to-Door service, then to Belgium for an overnight stay.
Day 2 : Arrive In Austrian Lake District
Location: Altmünster
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: 3-star Panorama Hotel Traunstein
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Travel to our hotel located in the heart of the Austrian Lake District.
Day 3 : Austrian Lakes: Hallstatt, Bad Ischl & St. Wolfgang
Location: Saint Wolfgang im Salzkammergut, Bad Ischl, Hallstatt
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: 3-star Panorama Hotel Traunstein
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Today we explore the stunning winter scenery of the Austrian Lake District. We begin the day in the beautiful village of Hallstatt; one of the most photographed spots in Austria. We then continue to Bad Ischl, the former summer residence of the great Austro-Hungarian Monarchy. The town has been associated with the Habsburg dynasty for over 700 years and is home to the Imperial Villa in which the Emperor, Franz Josef I, called “heaven on earth” for him and his family. This afternoon we visit the pretty town of St. Wolfgang.
Day 4 : Ceský Krumlov
Location: Altmünster
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: 3-star Panorama Hotel Traunstein
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
We journey across the River Danube into the Czech Republic and to the delightful town of Ceský Krumlov on our optional excursion. Dominated by a castle stretching over the meandering Vltava River, Ceský Krumlov's narrow cobblestone streets offer cosy inns, inviting coffee shops, and ancient taverns.
Day 5 : Salzburg & Mondsee
Location: Salzburg, Mondsee
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: 3-star Panorama Hotel Traunstein
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
We begin the day in Salzburg, one of the most beautiful cities in Austria. From lovely squares and medieval lanes, to gothic churches and quaint cafés, you will have time at leisure to explore everything Salzburg has to offer. This afternoon we visit the crystal clear Lake Mondsee where we spend time in the delightful and principal resort of Mondsee, located on the banks of the lake. Home to the Basilica of St. Michael, the famous wedding church where Maria married Georg von Trapp in the film ‘The Sound of Music’, this gothic former monastery is just as striking today as ever with its two towers stretching 52 metres high.
Day 6 : Travel Back To Belgium
Location: Belgium
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: City-style hotels
Meals Included: Breakfast
Travel to Belgium for an overnight stay.
Day 7 : Return Home
Location: Belgium
Meals Included: Breakfast
Return home.
What's Included
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Accommodation
As detailed in the itinerary
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Additional Services
Travel from a wide range of convenient joining points across the UK is included within your coach holiday price; some carry a supplement. Please contact us for our full list of joining points.
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Airport Transfers at Destination
This trip includes coach travel from/to a local UK joining point
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Fully Guided
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International Travel
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Meals
As detailed in the itinerary
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Transport
Comfortable, air-conditioned motorcoach
What's Not Included
Accommodation
You will stay for four nights at the 3-star Panorama Hotel Traunstein. The hotel is only a 10-minute walk from the centre of Altmunster and Lake Traun in the heart of the Austrian Lake District. It has a restaurant, bar and lift.
Overnight stays in Belgium will be in city-style hotels.
Check out our Q&As
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Is the tour coach air conditioned?
Yes
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Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?
Yes
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Is there a supplement for solo travellers?
Some tours carry a supplement for solo travellers, please ask for details if the Single price is not shown
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What is the fitness level required to do this tour?
Low
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Will I know the names and details of all the accommodation before I depart?
Yes
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Will there be an escort accompanying this tour?
Fully escorted by our experienced drivers/crews. And in most towns and cities we either include or offer optional sightseeing tours with expert local guides to help you get the most from your visits.
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What type of coach will be used?
You will travel on either our Luxuria Coach or our Silver Service Coach
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Is there a limit to luggage that can be brought on the tour?
On Leger Coach Holidays, your allowance is one medium sized suitcase per person, which should weigh no more than 20kg when full.
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Is there any free time to explore places during the tour?
As detailed in the itinerary
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Are all the relevant entry visa’s included in the price of the tour?
No
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How long has the tour company been trading?
40 years
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
Sole use of your own room on all Single Traveller holidays: means you still get your privacy and time out from the group.
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Yes
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Battlefield Tours - Will it be possible to visit a particular cemetery whilst on the tour?
Please contact us and we will check to see whether you can visit a particular cemetery on any of our Battlefield Tours, if we are not able to fit it into our itinerary then you could take some time out of the tour and do this independently by taxi or public transport.
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What policies are in place for Covid-19?
Please contact us for latest Covid-19 policies
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Low Deposit
Leger Holidays requires a minimum deposit of 20% or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 75 days before departure.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of leger holidays charges.
Up to 56 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 55 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.
At 42 days before tour starts: Forfeit 75% of booking price.
At 21 days before tour starts: Forfeit 90% of booking price.
At 14 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.